Ten Lives Club Animal Rescue Expansion at 3747 Lakeshore Road
Town of Hamburg
Summary
Ten Lives Club is seeking to expand its feline rescue services into an existing building next door at 3747 Lakeshore Road. The planning board issued a negative environmental declaration, allowing the project to proceed to the zoning board for a use variance.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed May 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Modest non-profit expansion utilizing an existing building with no exterior construction.
Feline rescue operations and animals in need of shelter.
None identified at this stage.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City unveils plan for South Buffalo animal shelter, projected capacity up to 100 animals
Buffalo has officially identified a location for a new City animal shelter at Louisiana and Miami Streets, significantly expanding the space available. The new space is projected to open in 2028.
Planning Board (Regular) - May 6, 2026
Ten Lives Club obtained a use variance from the ZBA to operate an animal rescue and cat cafe in a former gentleman's club building and now seeks Planning Board site plan approval.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Apr 7, 2026
An application to turn a long-vacant commercial property into an animal rescue and cat café was paused. The board needs formal financial hardship proof before they can consider granting a use variance.
Planning Board (Regular) - Mar 4, 2026
Ten Lives Club is seeking to expand its feline rescue services into an existing building next door at 3747 Lakeshore Road. The planning board issued a negative environmental declaration, allowing the project to proceed to the zoning board for a use variance.
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